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Born on April 26, 1961, Oleksandr Zavarov is from Luhansk, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. Public records list Oleksandr Zavarov as an association football player and association football coach. The age as of 2026 is 65. Schooling on record includes University of Luhansk. Listed accolades include Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class, Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class, Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class and 1 more.
My Take
Oleksandr Zavarov belongs in a different conversation entirely. He was the first Soviet footballer pulled into a Western European elite club, and not just any move, Juventus signed him to replace the departing Michel Platini. Sit with that for a moment: a 1.70 m playmaker from Luhansk asked to fill the void left by one of the greatest of all time, across a Cold War divide. That is the weight of history pressing on a single pair of feet. His Ukrainian Orders of Merit and Soviet honours confirm what the transfer already told us. To me, Zavarov isn't merely a great player, he is a man who pried open a closed era.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oleksandr Zavarov
- Name (Japanese)
- アレクサンドル・ザバロフ
- Reading
- あれくさんどる・ざばろふ
- Born
- April 26, 1961 (age 65)
- Origin
- Luhansk, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Luhansk
Awards & achievements
- Master of Sport of the USSR, International Class
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class
- Order of Merit (Ukraine), 2nd class
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Oleksandr Zavarov born?
Oleksandr Zavarov was born on April 26, 1961 and is 65 years old.
Where is Oleksandr Zavarov from?
Oleksandr Zavarov is from Luhansk, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine.
What does Oleksandr Zavarov do?
Oleksandr Zavarov works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Oleksandr Zavarov?
Oleksandr Zavarov is 171 cm tall.
Where did Oleksandr Zavarov study?
Oleksandr Zavarov attended University of Luhansk.
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